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Past Events

American Revolution PBS

For Adults Tuesday, June 23, 6:30pm

Revolution Remembered, Stories Forgotten

Explore how the Revolution has been memorialized in public history and media, what narratives are elevated or omitted, and who ultimately shapes collective memory.

Rearview of Sally Davies' apartment on East 5th Street at night with illuminated windows.

For Educators Thursday, January 23, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Collecting New York’s Stories

Explore the exhibition and find curriculum connections on this free guided tour for educators.

Image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking into several microphones.

For Families Monday, January 20, 11:00am

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us for storytime, art-making, and a museum scavenger hunt in the exhibition Activist New York to explore King’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Image from Reincarnation Stories

For Adults Wednesday, January 15, 6:30pm

Past Event: Drawing NYC: A Conversation with Kim Deitch

Cartoonist Kim Deitch discusses his latest graphic novel, "Reincarnation Stories," with jazz critic and historian Gary Giddins.

A Hanukkah menorah with all candles lit.

For Families Friday, December 27, 11:00am

Hanukkah Family Celebration

Learn about the traditions of Hanukkah, make crafts, and enjoy traditional games and treats!

Table set with traditional candle holder, a cup, corn, and gourds.

For Families Thursday, December 26, 11:00am

Kwanzaa Family Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Kwanzaa and learn about the history and traditions of this African-American holiday.

Image of two snow globe crafts. A winter scene with evergreen trees to the left, and a snowman and tree to the right.

For Families Tuesday, December 24, 11:00am

Snow Globe Making

Create your own snow globe to decorate your home for the holiday. A special holiday snack is included!

Exhibitions

A group of men, women, and children during a rent strike in Harlem.

Through July 19, 2026

Activist New York

Delve into the drama of social activism in New York City, past and present, with issues as diverse as immigration, civil rights, and sexual orientation.

Photograph of the immersive installation "Raise Your Voice," original artwork of activists and allies Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X by artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya.

Through July 19, 2026

Raise Your Voice

This immersive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is inspired by the resiliency of New York’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Bob Dylan, Karen Dalton, and Fred Neil performing at Café Wha?, Greenwich Village, February 8, 1961. Photo by Fred W. McDarrah. © Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection.

Through July 19, 2026

Songs of New York

Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.

Characters from Alice in Wonderland flying over Manhattan in a small airplane

Through September 27, 2026

Another Wonderland

Celebrates the rescue and restoration of a major New Deal–era mural cycle created for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital, featuring Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters exploring 1930s New York City.